We are looking to appoint a Second in Modern Foreign Languages t o support the Subject Leader in raising standards in the MFL Department, specifically at KS3.
We want the new member of the team to share our forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning and strive to achieve excellent results and maximise pupil progress. We have high aspirations for all our learners and aim to support our pupils in becoming independent, self-regulating learners who are confident, adept linguists with a life-long love of learning.
Start date: Easter 2025 (prefereably) or September 2025
Closing date for applications: midday on Friday 17 January 2025
Please see the applicant information pack for full details.
We can offer:
* A school with a distinctive Christian mission, ethos and strong traditions, dating back to 1864
* The opportunity to work in a school graded as outstanding in all areas by both Ofsted and SIAMS (Church school inspection)
* A highly achieving 11-18 school with consistently excellent results at GCSE and A Level
* Fantastic pupils who are hardworking, enthusiastic and impeccably behaved so that you can focus on your core purpose – teaching
* Supportive and aspirational parents
* A dedicated, enthusiastic and highly professional staff team
* A professional working environment in which all staff are valued, listened to and able to fully use their gifts and talents.
* An environment where teacher workload and well-being is taken seriously
* A sensible feedback policy which encourages the use of whole class feedback
* Excellent schemes of learning and resources, as well as a staff team who are keen to share ideas, resources and best practice
* No graded lesson observations – feedback is formative and developmental
* The opportunity to contribute to outstanding teacher training as part of the Ripley TSA SCITT
* The opportunity to teach A Level in our large and expanding Sixth Form
* Excellent teaching resources and facilities, from the Grade 2* listed Chapel to brand new buildings and facilities
* Extra-curricular sporting facilities for staff including fully equipped gym, swimming pool and running track
Career development recruitment incentives:
* A bespoke CPD programme for all staff, exciting career opportunities and individual teaching and leadership coaching
* Access through the Teaching School to a range of middle and senior leadership programmes
We were designated as Outstanding in all areas in our Ofsted insepction in December 2022. Ofsted recognised what a special place Ripley is, the quality of education and pastoral care our pupils receive and how well behaved our pupils are, in addition to many other things.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. In line with our safeguarding policies we are unable to accept CVs.
Along with your application form, please also provide a letter (of no more than 2 sides, using Tahoma 11 font) outlining your experience relative to the and person specification.